The Ups and Downs of Mrs. Yipin

Chapter 15
Sandong always thought that Fang Xiuyi was a good person, kind, sincere, and well-advised. He was also the person who had the most contact with Fang Xiuyi. He watched Fang Xiuyi work from morning to night, never slacking off with adults, and doing his best to prepare for the day for adults. Three meals.After listening to Chen Ming's investigation today, he couldn't even imagine that a widow with old women and children could survive in such a difficult environment.Although he had a difficult life when he was young, he had both parents anyway, but his life was difficult, and he didn't have so many hardships, and he met an adult later, so he never suffered again.In comparison, he was much luckier than this cook Fang.

Ban Xia hadn't had much contact with Fang Xiuyi, but he could tell from the adult's reaction every day whether Cook Fang was doing well or not.The lord has never had any strict requirements on the cook, and he doesn't ask for big fish and meat, palace feasts, he just wants to eat delicious home-cooked meals.The cooks or chefs in the past didn't work for three months. Some were really monotonous, some talked too much, some exceeded the rules, some were flattering, in short, all kinds of things.But Chef Fang is different. Although it is a common meal, it also has a variety of styles. The adult spends more time dining in the mansion, but he knows it well when others don't know it. Sometimes he will turn down the banquet and come back to eat. Some.Moreover, Mrs. Fang is also very well-behaved.Therefore, Ban Xia sincerely hopes that Cook Fang will stay.He followed the adults many years ago before he passed the exam, and has been by his side all the time. Although he was a child, he lived and died, but most of the time he only needed to be in charge of himself, begged for food, and learned from others I have stolen from others, but I was caught by adults while stealing money from adults, and then I followed adults.He said that he was suffering, but compared to Cook Fang, it seemed that it was nothing to say.

He Huai'an still wished that the ignorant cook would disappear as soon as possible, but now he couldn't bear it.In his nearly 30 years of life, he failed the exam for the first time because of serious illness. This is the most serious life trauma so far. Life is okay.After being awarded Tanhua, due to the secret operation of King Qin at that time, who is now the emperor, he stayed in Beijing as a fifth-rank official. Later, when the new emperor ascended the throne, he became the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and then the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. This journey can be described as smooth.All these years, he has always been the one who decides what other people should do, not by others. Even when he was a fifth-rank official, he never bowed his head to others, let alone now?But the fact is that his authority has been challenged by a little cook.He gave it, but she was picky!Who gave her such courage?After listening to Chen Ming's investigation, he had some understanding. In such a difficult environment, a woman and her family survived. If it wasn't for her tenacity and strength, she would probably have died countless times. To put it cruelly, the two children may have no bones left.Although he knows the hardships of ordinary people in this world, and he wanted to obtain fame in the first place, he also wanted to get ahead one day, but he really has never experienced the hardship of the life of the lower class.Even though he was penniless and sick, he was fortunate to have the help of King Qin.For some reason, he suddenly remembered a sentence that the cook Fang said: It is good to be an official, so that you can not be bullied by others!
"Forget it, you can call everyone back." He Huai'an was a little weak.

"My lord, give me some more time, and I will definitely find out where Mrs. Fang came from." Chen Ming thought that my lord thought he was incompetent.

"Chen Liu, my lord said that there is no need to investigate, what else do you want to do?" Ban Xia was rarely serious to his own people. He and Chen Ming were equal in status, but after hearing the experience of Cook Fang, I really didn't want to know too much. Duo, that woman is really suffering, and now she finally found a place to live in the Shangshu Mansion, but she was driven away by the adults, so what is the need to investigate?

Chen Ming looked at the lord and didn't say anything. It seems that there is really no need to continue the investigation. It's a pity. He really wants to check this Fang family. After such a painful experience, what else is unknown to everyone? of.He felt quite sorry, it was rare to meet such a person who had exhausted his efforts and hadn't completed the investigation.For him, Fang's is no longer a task, but more like a challenge to his ability to work.

"My lord, Mrs. Fang, she..." Sandong couldn't help but want to speak for Fang Xiuyi.

He Huai'an waved his hand, motioning for them to retreat, and no one dared to say anything.

Master Shangshu was playing with the small jade pendant in his hand.Carved from sapphire, the size of half a palm, the orchid on the top is immature, but it is more vivid and serious. There are not many auspicious clouds on the back, but it has a beautiful meaning.The little child looked forward to receiving his praise and said:

"My lord, I engraved this orchid according to Mr.'s picture book. Your lord is as pure and holy as an orchid, and he is the most beautiful person I have ever seen. This knot is called an ice flower knot, and it was taught to me by my mother. Does the name sound nice? I usually wear this jade pendant on my body, and I will carve it when I have time."

At such a young age, with sparkling eyes, who would have thought that such a dangerous thing would have happened before?She turned out to be a little girl who should have been pampered.

Another little child happily unfolded the written words in front of him, "My lord, last time I took your copybook, I didn't dare to let others know, for fear that others would be jealous. I practiced it quietly at home, you see , How is my writing? My husband said that my writing has improved very fast recently!"

With such a thin body, it takes a lot of strength and effort to be able to pick up an iron rod and almost break a strong man's leg.

Yes, they have gone through so many hardships, but they think that the worst thing is to lose their lives, and they are willing to drag the emperor off the horse.

"My lord, you eat the small fried fish that my mother made for us. I heard from my mother that eating more fish is good for the brain. It must be a lot of brain work for adults to deal with such things. Eat more fish and make up for it. However, The freshly fried fish is the best, but the taste is a little bit worse.” That day when we had dinner together, Mrs. Fang cooked a plate of fried small fish for the children, but it lost its taste because it was heated in the pot after it was cooked. , but the taste is not bad.He actually ate half a plate of fried fish.

"What Fei Yu said is true, the fried small fish that mother cooks is really delicious." Si Yuan also affirmed.

The two children really wish him well. His years of experience in reading people, he can't see that they are cheating at all.

It had to be said that he admired Cook Madam Fang's ability to survive.

Here, after Fang Xiuyi returned to the small courtyard from the study, she was in a daze for a while, not knowing how things turned out like this.Over the years, I have become accustomed to the burden of danger and weakness. No matter what happens, I first subconsciously avoid risks and emphasize my weak position.But she forgot that what she was facing was a high-ranking official in an important position, or a minister of the official department who had a close relationship with the emperor, and how many officials' futures and fates were in her hands, while she was just a widowed little cook That's all, a poor woman who doesn't even have a natal family, what qualifications do she have to negotiate terms with others.The best result should have been to accept it calmly, but I didn't want to.If there is any right and wrong in the future, other people will certainly not have trouble with a Master Shangshu, and her child may become an excuse for others. At that time, who can protect the three of them, mother and child?
Forget it, since it's all like this, there's no turning back, maybe it's fate reminding her.Fang Xiuyi learned the spirit of Ah Q very well, and once she figured it out, she immediately devoted herself to packing her luggage. Fortunately, she didn't buy a lot of things afterwards, otherwise it would be really difficult to deal with.Seeing that piece of jade, Fei Yu has already processed some leftovers, it looks like a lotus flower, only the top part looks like it, and Fei Yu has picked up the other leftovers, saying that it is to carve something for the adults, but it seems Can't continue.This piece of jade cannot be taken away, let Sandong take it back tomorrow.

Fang Xiuyi cleaned up for a whole day, and by the afternoon it was almost done, and there were not many things. She planned to go out tomorrow and live in the inn first, and then go to see if the original place can be rented. If not, she will go to another place If the capital can't stay any longer, she will take the children and go south. Although the big cities in the south are not centers of power, they are better than the economy. She doesn't believe that there is no place for the three of them in this world.

When the children came back in the afternoon, they were surprised to see their mother there, but they were even happier. It was rare to see their mother right after school.

"You're back, my babies?" Fang Xiuyi gave the two children a big smile. No matter what life was like, she never wanted to show her children the face of a late mother.

"Mother!" The children hugged Fang Xiuyi happily.

"Hurry up and wash your hands and come to eat. Today, I made steamed fish and salivating chicken for you!"

"Okay, mother."

During the meal, Fei Yu asked Fang Xiuyi: "Mother, why don't you cook for your lord today?"

But Siyuan thought differently, he had already seen those packed things, and looked at his mother with a little worry.

"Yes, sir, I don't need to cook today."

After a meal, Fei Yu happily ate, while Si Yuan was full of worries.Fang Xiuyi sighed secretly, and stroked Siyuan's hair, this child is always very sensitive.

After the meal, Fang Xiuyi asked the two children to prepare, "Siyuan, Feiyu, mother wants to tell you something."

"What's the matter, mother tell me." Fei Yu didn't seem to see Si Yuan's expression.

"It's all mother's fault. I made you angry. We can no longer stay in the Shangshu Mansion. We have to leave here tomorrow."

Fei Yu looked surprised, but Si Yuan felt that it was expected. Mother even packed her luggage, but Fei Yu stayed by Mother's side all the time, so she didn't notice.

"Why, mother? Didn't your lord say yesterday that you want to teach me how to paint?"

"Fei Yu, have you forgotten what mother said? Honor and disgrace are not surprising! What others can give to you, they can also take back. Don't worry, mother will definitely find a teacher for you again."

The two children were silent, unable to believe that the person who had sworn to them yesterday that he would be their teacher changed his mind overnight. This is probably what mother often said: Most of the high-ranking people are fickle .

"Understood, mother." The two children lowered their heads and said in a low voice.

"Siyuan, Fei Yu, we can't take away the copybooks and jades that your lord gave you. From now on, we have nothing to do with Lord Shang Shu, and you can't tell anyone else about it."

The two children nodded sadly, really reluctant.

"However, you have to remember that you can't have any complaints against the adults because of this. During the time we were here, we lived in peace, and no one in the Shangshu Mansion felt sorry for us, so you should also be careful about this. Be grateful, and don't let the unsatisfactory life affect your life attitude and value judgment. Have you written it down?"

"Write it down, mother!" The two children said loudly, although the tone was still a little sad, but mother had already said this kind of admonition many times.

"Okay, mother's good baby. Go do your homework. Although we leave tomorrow, you can't delay your homework. Tomorrow you go to school as usual, and mother is in charge of moving. She will pick you up from school in the afternoon."

"Understood, mother!"

"Mom, can I carve jade for a while after I finish my homework? I originally planned to carve a lotus flower for my lord, but I don't have a chance in the future. I want to carve out the petals on it tonight."

Fang Xiu hugged Fei Yu in her arms, this little girl was really inexplicably soft-hearted.

"Okay, mother will accompany you!"

"Brother is with you too!"

Fei Yu chuckled, as if all of a sudden the dark clouds over the family's heads were dispelled.

(End of this chapter)